Moon and Mercury at Sunset

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (5:30 PM - 6:30 PM) (CST)

Description

On this night we will have the opportunity to see Mercury shining bright above a thin crescent moon in the night sky just after sunset.

* 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Join the BNA’s volunteer astronomer, Tom, to view Mercury & the Moon. 

Bring your own telescope/binoculars or view this beautiful site through Tom’s powerful telescope. *In the event of cloud cover or precipitation, the event will be cancelled. All programs require a current Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee. 

Bongnaturalistassociation.org/events/ 

Photos Courtesy of the “Almanac” website and Astronomer Tom

Richard Bong State Recreation Area
26313 Burlington Rd. Parking Lot F; Latitude 42.630, Longitude -88.162
Kansasville, WI 53139
Event Contact
John Davies
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (5:30 PM - 6:30 PM) (CST)
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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